Neelesh Kapoor Lucknow: For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups, survival and growth are an everyday challenge. Unlike large corporations with deep pockets and dedicated teams, these businesses often operate with limited resources, making every decision critical. Yet, they are expected to navigate a complex business landscape—understanding market dynamics, optimizing operations, managing finances, building customer trust, and keeping up with ever-evolving technology. The odds are stacked against them, and the reality is harsh: a significant percentage of startups fail within the first few years, and many SMEs struggle to…
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Gyandhara: Pioneering Quality Cattle Feed for a Sustainable Future
Lucknow: In the ever-evolving dairy industry, the need for high-quality cattle feed has never been more critical. Nearly a decade ago, dairy farmers struggled with low-cost, substandard feed that negatively impacted milk production and quality. Recognizing this gap, Gyandhara was established with a mission to provide nutritionally balanced, premium cattle feed—not just for Gyan Dairy but to revolutionize the entire dairy ecosystem. A Vision for Change Gyandhara was founded to address a fundamental challenge: low milk yields due to inadequate feed quality, which directly affected farmers’ profitability. While Jai Agarwal,…
Read MoreVision Startups Accelerator: Nurturing Entrepreneurship
Lucknow: Vision Startups Accelerator has been instrumental in fostering the startup ecosystem across cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Gorakhpur. By leveraging industry connections, pitch programs, mentorship, and a collaborative co-working culture, the accelerator provides much-needed support to emerging entrepreneurs. The growth of incubators from 18 to 63 illustrates the increasing recognition of the importance of foundational support for startups, highlighting a robust infrastructure that aids in nurturing new businesses through their formative stages. Startup Mixer Uttar Pradesh: Fostering Collaboration Recently, the Startup Mixer Uttar Pradesh was held at My…
Read MoreWomen-led Startups Driving Uttar Pradesh’s Startup Boom
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has emerged as India’s leading startup ecosystem, with women entrepreneurs playing a crucial role in this growth. The state now boasts around 12,000 registered startups, of which 5,000 are women-led, reflecting a significant shift towards inclusive entrepreneurship. At the Bharat Startup Festival (Noida Edition) held not so long back, Uttar Pradesh’s Electronics and IT Minister, Sunil Kumar Sharma, emphasized the impact of the state’s startup policy in fostering women-led enterprises. The policy, launched in 2020 and revised in 2022, offers incentives such as seed funding, incubation support,…
Read More‘Project Praveen’ Paves the Way: From Classrooms to Startups
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to launch ‘Project Praveen’ on a large scale, introducing skill development training in 650 secondary schools across the state. Under this initiative, students from classes 9 to 12 will receive 1.5 hours of vocational training daily, aiming to enhance their employability and connect them with industries. Dr. Hari Om, Principal Secretary of the Vocational Education, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship Department, has directed all divisional commissioners and district magistrates to ensure the smooth implementation of the program. The training will cover diverse fields, including…
Read MoreInvest Kerala Global Summit: A Pivotal Economic Event
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala, known for its business-friendly environment, is set to make a powerful statement at the two-day Invest Kerala Global Summit, which commences in Kochi on Friday. The event is expected to reshape the perception of Kerala’s economic climate, emphasizing the state’s attractiveness as an investment destination. Redefining Kerala’s Business Potential While the state’s Left administration faces the challenge of delivering tangible results by the conclusion of Saturday’s summit, the real goal is to shift global perspectives on Kerala’s investment landscape. According to V.K. Mathews, Executive Chairman of IBS Group,…
Read MoreBudget Dedicated to State’s Development and Public Welfare: Governor Anandiben Patel
Focus on Women Empowerment and Upliftment of Marginalized Sections Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel praised the state government’s Budget 2025, calling it a roadmap for development and public welfare. She emphasized that the budget is inclusive and aims to uplift every section of society through well-planned provisions. The Governor highlighted the budget’s focus on infrastructure projects, welfare schemes for the poor, youth, farmers, women, entrepreneurs, and traders. She specifically appreciated the emphasis on women and labor welfare schemes, stating that they would provide a new direction for women’s…
Read MoreNew Incubation Centers to Boost Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Lucknow: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is making significant strides in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the state of Uttar Pradesh. Under the visionary leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. JP Pandey, the university has established 100 pre-incubation centers as part of its ambitious One District, One Incubation Center initiative. These centers aim to serve as breeding grounds for future innovators and entrepreneurs, providing the necessary resources and guidance to bring their ideas to life. To ensure the successful operation of these centers, a two-day incubator training program was…
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